Public Art

Andalucian Blue,
floor tiles and paintings by artist Mary Heebner (1994). Former Municipal Court building, 118 East Figueroa Street, Santa Barbara. directions

Boy on a Seahorse
Stone statue presented to Santa Barbara by sister city Puerto Vallarta in 1980. Santa Barbara Harbor Breakwater. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com.

California Brown Bear,
Tile mosaic bear by sculptor Dan Chrynko. Pheonix House, 107 E. Micheltorena Street, Santa Barbara. directions

Caramela,
Stone cow statue by local artist Court Johnson, atop a private residence designed by local architect Jeff Shelton. 800 East Cota Street. Image and story courtesy of Edhat.com. directions

Cathedral Oaks Nursery School Gate,
By the local company Hendrix Manufacturing (1999/2000). Symbolizes the gateway to childhood, and the joy and learning that they will encounter when they enter through it. The birds represent freedom of the children's minds to soar to unrestricted heiights. The gate was dedicated to Wendy Hendrix's brother who died at a young age in a car accident. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com.

Celestial Bookends,
Tile-mosaic rock by sculptor Dan Chrynko. Outside Borders Bookstore, 900 State Street. directions

Channel Islands Fox,
Bronze sculpture by James Bottoms. Corner of Figueroa Street and State Street, in front of Andersens Restaurant. directions

Charge the Line,
Bronze sculpture by retired Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Rich Peterson. County Fire Station 12, 5330 Calle Real, Santa Barbara. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com. directions

Children’s Bench,
Bronze sculpture by James A. Bottoms, 1988. Part of the private collection of the Hugh Petersen family. La Arcada Court. directions

Fierce Lizard on Hillcrest,
Tile-mosaic lizard by sculptor Dan Chrynko. In front of the Kuris residence (private property) at 1717 Hillcrest Drive, Santa Barbara. directions

Flower Industry,
Mural by Santa Monica painter Art Mortimer (1989), commissioned by the Lompoc Mural Society. 101 West Ocean Avenue, Lompoc. directions

Flying Pencils,
kinetic sculpture by U.K born artist Peter Logan (1986). Ellison Hall, UCSB. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com.
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Generation Bridge,
Sculpture by J. Seward Johnson, Jr. Part of the private collection of the Hugh Petersen family. La Arcada Court at the Figueroa Street entrance. directions

Go Fish And Chips,
By sculptor Dan Chrynko. Made from stained glass and shells. 600 Block of State Street, Santa Barbara. directions

Harry and Ethel Lizards,
Tile-mosaic stone lizards by sculptor Dan Chrynko, named after his parents. Rocky Nook Park. directions

Horse With No Name,
Sculpture created by a student of the Santa Barbara School of Fine Arts in the 1960’s. Downtown Brewing Company, 3714 State Street. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com. directions

Intermezzo,
Abstract lacquered steel sculpture by Sir Anthony Caro. (1967). Rear courtyard, S. B. Museum of Art, 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. directions

Jaguar,
Mural by Jeffrey Skyles. 400 Garden Street, intersection of Garden and Gutierrez Street. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com.
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The Joy of Life,
Stained glass mosaic by Christine Brallier (2007). Rhoads Neighborhood Park, 600 South San Marcos Road.
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King Snake Bolder,
By sculptor Dan Chrynko. Front yard of the Evens family (private residence), Goleta.

Las Aves - It is Raining,
fountain, by artist Marge Dunlap. This was the first piece of contemporary art to pass the City of Santa Barbara's review process. Dunlap's works are about people, and as she once pointed out: "rain falls on everybody." It is composed of fragments of ceramic mementos, broken bits of favorite plates or cups, many donated by local residents. They are embedded in plaster. The words, "It's Raining" are etched in 39 languages. In the courtyard of of Las Aves, at the corner of Las Patos Way and Channel Drive, Santa Barbara. (Click for more details.) directions

Lompoc’s First Fire Chief,
Mural by local artists Pat & Robert Saul (1994), commissioned by the Lompoc Mural Society. City Fire Station 1, 120 South “G” Street, Lompoc. directions

Los Banos Del Mar Pool Dedication Tiles
These decorative tiles were added during a recent renovation of the popular Los Banos pool. 401 Shoreline Drive, Santa Barbara CA 93109. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com. directions

Lost at Sea Memorial,
Dolphin, whale tail, and compass rose scultures at the end of the Santa Barbara Breakwater. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com.

Memorial Rock,
Mosaic sunflower bolder, in memory of Nicolas Bourdakis, Christopher Divis, Elie Israel, and Ruth Levy, victims of the 2001 accident involving David Attias. Donated by Sculptor Dan Chrynko. Little Acorn Park, Isla Vista. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com. directions

Mission Abstract,
Mural by local artist Lori Slater (1989), commissioned by the Lompoc Mural Society. 104 East Ocean Avenue, Lompoc. directions

Mosaic Turtle,
By sculptor Dan Chrynko. Butterfly Lane, Montecito. directions

The Mozart Trio Fountain,
Interactive sculpture by Bonifatus Stirnberg. Designed with adjustable joints to allow the viewer to change the pose. Part of the private collection of the Hugh Petersen family. La Arcada Court. directions

Nice To See You,
Sculpture by J. Seward Johnson, Jr. Part of the private collection of the Hugh Petersen family. La Arcada Court at the State Street entrance. directions

Pet Memorial Boulder,
Tile mosaic boulder by sculptor Dan Chrynko. Private residence at 408 Los Robles Lane, Santa Barbara. directions

Platazzo Mosaic,
By sculptor Dan Chrynko. 1026 State Street, Santa Barbara. directions

Pheonix Bird Rising,
Stained glass mosaic pelican by sculptor Dan Chrynko. Pheonix House, 107 E. Micheltorena Street, Santa Barbara. directions

Poisonous Dart Frog,
Mosaic frog made of stained glass and gold leaf by sculptor Dan Chrynko. Pheonix House, 107 E. Micheltorena Street, Santa Barbara. directions

Quiet Storm
Kinetic sculpture by Chicago-based artist Evan Lewis (1990). Snidecor Hall, UCSB Campus.. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com.

Retrato del Mexico de Hoy
Mural by David Alfaro Siqueriros – 1932. Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State St., Santa Barbara. directions

"Sail Structure"
Designed by Scott Peterson. Chase Palm Park, Santa Barbara. Winner of the Santa Barbara Beautiful award for best Public Art piece 2004. directions

Sakajawea,
Bronze sculpture by Harry Jackson (1980). State Street at Victoria Street. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com. directions

Summit for Danny,
Marble sculpture. Elings Park. Santa Barbara, CA. directions

Sunflower Mosaic Boulder,
By Sculptor Dan Chrynko. Mission Canyon and Mountain Drive.

Temperence,
Mural by Canadian artist Dan Sawatsky (1992), commissioned by the Lompoc Mural Society. 137 South “H” Street, Lompoc. directions

Three Mosaic Boulders,
By sculptor Dan Chrynko. Winner of a 2005 Santa Barbara Beautiful award. Patio of Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf restaurant, De La Vina Street and State Street, Santa Barbara. directions

Untitled,
Faces. Ceramic archway sculptures by artist Margaret "Marge" Dunlap (1935-1992). The archway leads to the Public Parking Garage #9. Access via brick walkway between the Lobero Theater and the El Centro Building. 21-27 E. Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. directions

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Swordfish. Brass sculpture by architect Greg Rech. Downspout drains second floor parking structure. Visible through archway leading to the Public Parking Garage #9, via brick walkway between the Lobero Theater and the El Centro Building. 21-27 E. Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com. directions

Untitled,
Dolphin statue in front of the Goleta Valley Community Center. 5679 Hollister Avenue, Goleta. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com. directions

Untitled Benjamin Franklin.
Sculpture by J. Seward Johnson, Jr. Part of the private collection of the Hugh Petersen family. La Arcada Court. directions

Untitled Fountain,
Part of the private collection of the Hugh Petersen family. La Arcada Court. directions

Untitled,
Canon ball holder in front of the National Guard Armory. 700 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. directions

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Mural works by Carlos Cuellar, with the assistance of neighborhood children. Inspired by Aztec culture. Ortega Park. directions

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Mural by local art students. Santa Barbara Museum of Art. directions

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Sun and flower mural, above the entrance to the Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Library. Circa 1930. directions

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Stone elephant statue and fountain. Courtyard at De La Guerra and Santa Barbara St. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com. directions

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Stone bust of local horticulturist Dr. Franceschi Fenzi. Franceschi Park, 1500 Franceschi Road, Santa Barbara. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com. directions

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Copper repousse panels, by Albert Yann, c. 1929. Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Hall of Records entry door, Figueroa St. side. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com.
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Untitled,
Mural by Summerland architect Jerome White, painted with the assistance of the local community in the early 1980s. Summerland Post Office, 2245 Lillie Avenue, Summerland. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com. directions

Untitled,
Bronze chimera wall figure. 300 E. Los Olivos St. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com. directions

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Gates at Santa Barbara City Hall. Designed by Henry Lenny, installed in 1991. Anacapa Street at De La Guerra. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com. directions

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Metal décor at the entrances to La Arcada Plaza. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com. directions

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Replica 18th century caréta (cart). Santa Barbara Presidio, Canon Perdido Street at Santa Barbara Street. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com. directions

Untitled,
Ceramic faces and outdoor scene by Marge Dunlap. County Engineering Building, 123 East Anapamu Street, Santa Barbara. directions

Untitled,
Mosaic lizard made of stained glass by sculptor Dan Chrynko. Pheonix House, 107 E. Micheltorena Street, Santa Barbara.
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Untitled,
Tile mosaic table top by sculptor Dan Chrynko. Commissioned by the Santa Barbara Montessori School in honor of an administrator who passed away. 7421 Mirano Drive, Goleta. directions

Vajra,
Assemblage sculpture by Ron Pippen. Hanging in the lobby of the Balboa Building. A student of religious mythology, Pippin created many pieces depicting vehicles, like canoes and kites, which might take souls to Paradise or to the Underworld, whichever the case may be. A “vajra” is a Tibetan Buddhist religious instrument. 735 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101. Photo and info courtesy of Edhat.com. directions

Who’s In Charge.
Sculpture by J. Seward Johnson, Jr., backed by untitled mural. Part of the private collection of the Herb Petersen family. 1114 State Street, near La Arcada Court. directions

Who’s That Lady,
Stained glass and tile mosaic bar by sculptor Dan Chrynko. Inside Sevilla Restaurant, 428 Chapala Street, Santa Barbara. directions

Your World/Su Mundo, Your House/su Casa, Your Life/su Vida,
A Percent for Art project designed by Rafael Perea de la Cabada and Richard Irvine, and fabricated by artist Matthew Woodford. Santa Barbara County Child and Family Services Building, 429 N. San Antonio Road, Santa Barbara CA 93111. directions

The Zannon House,
Ceramic “rugs” and other architectural works by Jeff Shelton. Gutierrez Street at State Street, Santa Barbara. directions